Workaholics Clinic Stop Stress

WHY THIS APP:

Workaholism and/or sitting too long aren't good for health. Tech and office workers are most susceptible to this type of work-related hazard. Having worked by the computer for months, this App developer realized that it is very hard to take a break from the computer. Presumed timers for a break, whether on iPad or on Google Home, are often started and then ignored. Most often timers are not even started at all. There is clearly a disconnect between intentions and results.

Suddenly the idea of a timer App came up. A timer that connects? It has to be simple and easy to use; it would be better if you don't have to set it, it just tells; it would be even better if everything is peaceful and musical, especially with some sounds from nature. But, first let's have a test on workaholism.

In the upgrade, this App developer summarizes the research he did on brain, stress and cortisol, and tries to present a case for a timely break. The main point is: while giving people control and power, cortisol inhibits other critical bodily functions. In relation to the Yin-Yang philosophy, he proposed that cortisol is pro-Yang and anti-Yin.

HOW TO USE THIS APP:

First test yourself on the five basic properties of workaholism. Then, use some information from the review of scientific research on brain, stress and cortisol (in Upgrade) to see how daily activities measure up to science. The timer can be used for work or home as a reminder to take a mindful break.

BACKGROUND OF APP DEVELOPER:

This App developer obtained a PhD degree in biochemistry/molecular biology. He taught some college-level courses in virology, and did research in molecular, viral, and cancer biology for more than 30 years. He is an enthusiast of Tai Chi and other forms of traditional exercises, and has deployed other Apps on traditional exercise and productivity. Welcome to check them out!

FEATURES IN UPGRADE:

A slide presentation of the research this App developer has done in the area of brain, stress, and cortisol, to make a case for a timely break from work, especially if the work involves intensive thinking, such as coding. The two-part presentation is as following:

Part A:

1. Cortisol.
1.1. Stress hormone: cortisol.
1.2. Cortisol Awakening Response (CAR).

2. Stress and the brain.
2.1. Effects of stress on the brain and its functions.
2.2. Genetic variations may lead to abnormal cortisol-induced gene expression and amygdala functions.

3. Stress and cortisol.
3.1. Mental stress and induction of cortisol.
3.2. Another form of mental stress: mind wandering.
3.3. Physical stress and cortisol level: forms of exercise matter.

4. Workaholism.
4.1. Workaholism and psychiatric problems.
4.2. Workaholism = constant(stress + cortisol)?

5. The case for taking a timely break.

6. 'Cure Disease Before It Has Finished Developing'

Part B:

1. Wudang Tai Chi trip.
1.1. Wudang and Tai Chi
1.2. from Jimmy to ‘吉米’(ji mi) to 'Lucky Rice'.
1.3. 'shooting of cold air out of both hands'.
1.4. overcoming hernia.

2. Overcoming Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and workaholism.
2.1. extreme physical stress and IBS induction.
2.2. puzzled by IBS.
2.3. coding, workaholism, and IBS.
2.4. first serious take on Yin and Yang, and mindfulness training.
2.5. Yin-Yang philosophy.
2.6. cortisol and Yin-Yang.
2.7. Personal take on cortisol, workaholism, and IBS.

PRIVACY STATEMENT:

This App has no connection to the internet and does not collect user information in any format.